Neuromuscular Disorders
Boston, MA 02215
Treatment for Neuromuscular Diseases
The Division of Neuromuscular Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides world-class diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive care to people living with neuromuscular disease. We’re focused on delivering collaborative, patient-centered care using evidence-based research to inform our practice.
Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases affecting muscle and nerve function, including:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other diseases of motor neurons
- Inherited and acquired neuropathies
- Myasthenia gravis and disorders of the neuromuscular junction
- Muscular dystrophies and myopathies
- Nerve injury
The department also offers comprehensive neurodiagnostic studies.
Our Specialties
If you or a loved one is suffering with a neuromuscular condition we are here to help. Our expertise spans the vast spectrum of neuromuscular disease, including:
Nerve Disorders
• Acquired neuropathies including Guillain Barre syndrome (“AIDP”), CIDP
• Inherited neuropathies including Charcot Marie Tooth disease
• Brachial plexus disorders including brachial neuritis (Parsonage Turner syndrome)
• Traumatic nerve injury
• Compression of nerves including Ulnar neuropathy, median neuropathy (“carpal tunnel syndrome”), radial neuropathy and various other neuropathies
Motor Neuron Disorders
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Motor neuron disease
• Primary lateral sclerosis
• Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP)
• Post-polio syndrome
• Benign fasciculation/cramp disorders
Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
• Myasthenia gravis and disorders of the neuromuscular junction
• Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)
• Botulism
Muscle Disorders
• Muscular dystrophies
o Myotonic dystrophy
o FSHD
o Limb girdle muscular dystrophies
• Myopathies (muscle diseases) including:
o Inclusion body myositis (“IBM”)
o Polymyositis
o Inflammatory myositis
o Dermatomyositis
o Inherited muscle disorders